Summary The incumbent is a professional driver who operates and performs operator maintenance on various @types of motor vehicles that are used to transport passengers and materials on or between campuses or other destinations between the Little Rock and North Little Rock Campus. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities will include: Transport patients for medical appointments using van, wheelchair van, sedans and other appropriate vehicles. Driving assignments are conducted in a safe and courteous manner. Records maintenance service records and reports of accidents if necessary. Abide by all City, State, and Federal regulations governing the operation of motor vehicles. Safely loads, secures, and unloads passengers who may or may not have a disability, their belongings, and any passengers' durable medical equipment, if necessary. Responsible for monitoring the vehicle maintenance needs of their assigned vehicle. Maintains the interior and exterior of vehicle making daily safety inspections of each vehicle used, and notifying the supervisor of any defects in its operation and condition. Possess a valid Arkansas Driver License and Class A CDL with Passenger Endorsement. Operates platform, van, stake and dump trucks, passenger shuttle (bus up to 44 passengers), and cargo vans which have a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 10,000 pounds and up to 28,000 pounds. License Required: Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Arkansas Class A Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency) Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD04605A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Pre-employment physical required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/06/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Operation of Equipment/Machinery Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Must possess good eye-hand coordination, have above average physical strength, stamina and reflexes and be able to operate hand and foot controls in order to maneuver busses and large trucks in a safe manner. Must be able to remain alert and calm, even after prolonged periods of time in often difficult and heavy traffic conditions. May be required to perform duties (such as assisting patients into and out of the vehicle) which involve frequent arm and leg movements, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and stretching. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lifts objects weighing over 50 lbs. while loading and unloading cargo. The incumbent must be physically able to load and unload 36 laundry carts, some weighing up to 400 lbs. onto trailer. Normal tours of duty are eight hours; however, required duty hours are contingent on patient care needs and required continuity of medical center operations 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Expected to perform extended tours of duty during inclement weather to transport employees, patients, and cargo and when required to keep the streets, parking areas and walkways free of debris, ice and snow. Working hours will continue until the medical center environment has returned to normal. Education Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
